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No, it won’t. Tesla already uses the established CCS standard for their chargers and cars in Europe. That makes it possible for Teslas to charge at other high

No, it won’t. Tesla already uses the established CCS standard for their chargers and cars in Europe. That makes it possible for Teslas to charge at other highspeed chargers, but only Teslas can charge at superchargers since they communicate with the car and reject all non-Teslas. To their credit Tesla has a standing invitation to share their supercharger network with other manufacturers, though none have taken them up on on the offer, perhaps the terms are harsh.

clouddrover 6y ago
> To their credit Tesla has a standing invitation to share their supercharger network with other manufacturers Why does there need to be an invitation? Tesla can open their network to all EVs right now, just like all the other charging networks have. Tesla says their mission is to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport. If that's true, then why isn't their network open to all EVs?
- akmarinov 6y ago
  I believe some integration is required, since the billing for the used power happens via the car on Tesla's end, not the at the supercharger itself. Also they've invested quite a bit in the network, some fee to use it for other manufacturers is in order. And if we're going with the accelerating sustainable transport argument - where do we draw the line? Why not just give away EVs to everyone at no cost?
  - clouddrover 6y ago
    > I believe some integration is required European charging networks are integrated with roaming and aggregated billing already. This is not novel. If they can do it, why not Tesla? > Also they've invested quite a bit in the network So has everyone else and yet Teslas charge on their networks right now. If they can do it, why not Tesla? > Why not just give away EVs to everyone at no cost? Because companies want to make money. Who ever said anything about offering free charging or free cars?
    - akmarinov 6y ago
      > Because companies want to make money. Why would you expect them to open up their network then? Currently it's a competitive advantage, making their cars much more likely to be bought with long trips in mind.
      - clouddrover 6y ago
        Because of their claimed mission. Tesla's network charging all EVs is not incompatible with Tesla making money. Open infrastructure is plainly better than closed infrastructure. Do you want the internet or do you want AOL? Closed infrastructure is not in your best interest as a car owner. All charging sites charging all brands of EVs, just like all fuel stations fuel all brands of ICE vehicles, is better for you and everyone else.
PeterStuer 6y ago
I can not imagine how allowing brand exclusive charging stations can be in the public interest.

clouddrover 6y ago

> To their credit Tesla has a standing invitation to share their supercharger network with other manufacturers Why does there need to be an invitation? Tesla can open their network to all EVs right now, just like all the other charging networks have. Tesla says their mission is to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport. If that's true, then why isn't their network open to all EVs?

akmarinov 6y ago
I believe some integration is required, since the billing for the used power happens via the car on Tesla's end, not the at the supercharger itself. Also they've invested quite a bit in the network, some fee to use it for other manufacturers is in order. And if we're going with the accelerating sustainable transport argument - where do we draw the line? Why not just give away EVs to everyone at no cost?
- clouddrover 6y ago
  > I believe some integration is required European charging networks are integrated with roaming and aggregated billing already. This is not novel. If they can do it, why not Tesla? > Also they've invested quite a bit in the network So has everyone else and yet Teslas charge on their networks right now. If they can do it, why not Tesla? > Why not just give away EVs to everyone at no cost? Because companies want to make money. Who ever said anything about offering free charging or free cars?
  - akmarinov 6y ago
    > Because companies want to make money. Why would you expect them to open up their network then? Currently it's a competitive advantage, making their cars much more likely to be bought with long trips in mind.
    - clouddrover 6y ago
      Because of their claimed mission. Tesla's network charging all EVs is not incompatible with Tesla making money. Open infrastructure is plainly better than closed infrastructure. Do you want the internet or do you want AOL? Closed infrastructure is not in your best interest as a car owner. All charging sites charging all brands of EVs, just like all fuel stations fuel all brands of ICE vehicles, is better for you and everyone else.

PeterStuer 6y ago

I can not imagine how allowing brand exclusive charging stations can be in the public interest.